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Pain Gets In the Way of Forgiveness

It would take a huge amount of strength to forgive someone who did wrong, and no longer partakes in living... why I am I so unforgiving and unkind? It's probably because pain gets in the way iof forgiveness, but holding onto the grudge keeps the wounds open and unable to heal. Find, o bitter heart, the easiest and quickest way of forgiving... by letting peace live in the happiest heart again! Recall, o wounded heart, how someone was moved by mercy and forgave your faults without being asked... can you be as complacent as that friend was? I must forgive without resenting it by spreading a joy never felt by whoever caused hurt and received undeserved kindness; even love can flourish in darkness, its invisible light makes way through the starriest night... as many wait with anxiety for an occurrence such as this! How can we tell those persons, who are no longer here, that have been forgiven for their words, actions and deeds? No, we don't have to tell them that pain had gotten in the way of forgiveness...they will know by the changes they'll see in us; only then we can make peace with them and go on living gracefully.

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Date: 7/10/2016 2:35:00 PM
Congrats Andrew.....and the person we have to forgive the most is ourselves. SuZ
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Date: 7/9/2016 9:07:00 AM
Congrats on your winning poem, you spell out a wonderful message.
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Date: 7/8/2016 4:30:00 PM
A great message, Andrew! Congrats on your placement.
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Date: 7/7/2016 5:31:00 PM
Thank you Linda for my placement. Winning a contest with an old poem can bring the same thrill as a new one indeed. I am dancing for joy...you can't imagine how happy you have made me. There's no greater reward than being recognized. Congratulations to all the amazing poets who gave their best. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs & Best Wishes, Andrew.
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Date: 7/7/2016 4:46:00 PM
Awesome poem my lovely friend. Beautiful thought of wisdom. You are a peace maker indeed. Congrats on your win my lovely friend. Loved always, bl
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Date: 7/7/2016 1:42:00 PM
Hello, Andrew, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by my blog "PAIN GETS IN THE WAY OF FORGIVENESS" if you'd like..... Love LINDA
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Date: 1/4/2011 2:20:00 PM
many years ago, when i was young and brash, maybe even arrogant, i was hard on myself as well as others. One of my older relatives told me, never to forget that forgiveness is part of growth, and that when we learn how to walk on water, only then could we be unforgiving, if we still desire it... You're a good man and poet. Your work defines you as sensitive and caring, enjoy your life and thank you for sharing with me, chuck.
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Date: 1/4/2011 8:43:00 AM
the imagery is both poignant and alive, andrew.. maybe easy to forgive but hard to forget... remarkable word play, content and inner ohrasing..:) nette
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